Springfield, Virginia

Springfield is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. A saw and grist mill was constructed in the area between 1796 and 1800, and the town itself was founded in 1847 and named for Springfield Farm. It was the site of two skirmishes during the American Civil War, and it remained a rural crossroads until 1946, when it underwent suburban development due to its 12-mile proximity to Washington DC. In 2010, Springfield had a population of 30,484 people.